Maple Pecan Pie

My in-laws recently retired, moved to Georgia and started a pecan farm. I love to receive the fruits of their labor. We have alot of fun cracking the shells trying to get perfect halves. They are seriously the most tasty pecans I have ever had. They even gave us this nifty nut cracker that makes the task alot easier and fun!

Isn’t that the prettiest pecan you’ve ever seen??

You don’t need high fructose corn syrup to make pecan pie. Maple syrup or honey are wonderful replacements that keep the same gooey texture and sweetness. My husband’s absolute favorite is maple pecan pie. He is French Canadian and they use maple syrup in everything- from pies to their morning coffee.

Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful story and recipes! I too started experiencing health problems after my second child. We’re still not sure exactly what’s going on, but it’s been recommended that I avoid gluten, dairy and white sugar. It’s only been three weeks now without gluten, but I’m excited to learn about healthier ways to cook and nourish myself and my picky family! This maple pecan pie recipe looks amazing but I’m wondering if I can substitute coconut oil for the butter as you mentioned in your pumpkin pie recipe.

I hope you enjoy a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family! Thank you again – I am looking forward to more recipes. :)

Jessica,
It makes it a lot easier once you know what is causing the problems, doesn’t it? I’m glad you found my site. Coconut oil should work just fine in place of the butter.
Have a wonderful holiday! ~Michelle

I must be missing something, as this is on a gluten free site. I was told that graham cracker is one of the things I cannot have nor would a pie crust be gluten free. Did you actually use a gluten-free pie crust?

Janet,
I’m sorry for the confusion, if you click on the actual words, “pie crust” or “graham cracker crust”, it will take you to the recipes I use for each. They are all gluten free. Take care and have a Happy Thanksgiving!
~Michelle

Cindy,
I’m sorry for not clarifying better. I created a recipe that replicates the flavor and texture of a traditional graham cracker crust, but uses gluten free ingredients. Again, next time I will be more clear. Hope you have a wonderful holiday!
~Michelle

Hi Michelle
Made this yesterday and it is fantastic! Your website is my favourite one to go to! My gluten eating family loved this pie and I was happy with my first attempt at pie making :-)
Wishing you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving! (I’m thankful I found your website!! :-) )
Warmest wishes
Mallika

You can buy Gluten- Free already made pie crusts at any health food store or
if you are lucky and have a Whole Foods Market in your area they have their
own Gluten-Free Bakeshop items which are ALL delicious — got pie crusts
there while visiting daughter in VA. last week and they were the best !!
Also, Kinnikinnick Co. makes S’moreables which are a GF version of graham
crackers to make a crust with.

Hi there – quick question!
I want to use the graham cracker crust for this recipe, however in the original “graham cracker crust” recipe it says to bake the crust then fill with pie filling; in this recipe it says to place filling in an unbaked pie crust.
Just wondering which steps to follow?
The pie looks amazing I’m hoping to make it for Christmas! any help is greatly appreciated thanks!

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Six months after the arrival of our third son, Andrew, I became severely ill and was eventually diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease. After suffering from the terrible side effects of steroids, antibiotics, and immunosuppressant drug therapy, I decided to do some research of my own and I soon discovered that my symptoms could be controlled simply by the food I put in my body. I've been gluten free since then and have never looked back. Read more...